Lauren Kestenberg
Toronto,ON
Summary
Outgoing Camp Counselor skilled at motivating children and helping each to embrace camp environment. Driven individual committed to implementing and leading fun, educational, and entertaining group activities. Caring supervisor of stressed and scared campers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
The Ivy Day Camp
Toronto, ON
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Delivered set curriculum to team of campers to promote engaging and fun atmosphere.
Counselor-in-Training
The Ivy Day Camp
Toronto, ON
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with fellow staff members to create an enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved.
- Assisted camp counselors in leading activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor games, and sports.
- Collaborated with other counselors-in-training to plan engaging events for the campers' enjoyment.
- Communicated camper needs, progress and attitudes in with head staff and made appropriate adjustments.
- Assisted homesick children, actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
- Helped ensure that all campers were safe at all times during their stay at the camp.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between children if needed.
- Participated in training sessions regarding first aid procedures and emergency preparedness.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ONSkills
- Program Instruction
- Group Leadership
- Creative and Energetic
- Issue Identification and Resolution
- Decision-Making
- Positive Relationships
Timeline
Camp Counselor
The Ivy Day Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
Counselor-in-Training
The Ivy Day Camp
07.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
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